Full service camping
- + Is there any full service camping on east half of trail? Within 3-6 miles of trail
Discussion started 09/13/2018 01:38 PM by Mike H - 2 replies (last reply by Allen at 09/15/2018 10:20 AM)Mike H from Columbia on 09/13/2018 01:38 PM
Is there any full service camping on east half of trail? Within 3-6 miles of trail
Jerry Whittle from Belleville on 09/15/2018 08:21 AM
Klondike Park near Defiance.
https://www.sccmo.org/690/Klondike-Park
Allen from Shawnee on 09/15/2018 10:20 AM
If by full service you mean hook ups for RV’s, Klondike doesn’t have RV parking. Only walk in camping and some cabins. Herman City Park has full service, I’m not familiar with east too much. There is Sundmeyers Park in St Charles RV camping only and some cabins.
Kim's Cabins in Windsor
- + My husband and I stayed at Kim's Cabins for 3 nights.(As you pull into the cabins, ours was the cabin on the right, closest to the street. We had 2 queen beds in a fully furnished cabin with a full ki...
Discussion started 09/12/2018 09:03 PM by mjbg - 1 reply (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 09/13/2018 09:08 AM)mjbg from Fort Collins on 09/12/2018 09:03 PM
My husband and I stayed at Kim's Cabins for 3 nights.(As you pull into the cabins, ours was the cabin on the right, closest to the street. We had 2 queen beds in a fully furnished cabin with a full kitchen, full bathroom) We arrived VERY late on a Sunday night; Kim was very accommodating with the uncertainty of whether or not we would make it Sunday (we drove over 700 miles). We biked out and back on the Katy: one day to Clinton; another day to Sedalia, as well as adding in biking some of the spur including biking to an Amish produce auction up the road that Kim told us about. We LOVED the cabin we were in. The cabin had everything you need, and was meticulously clean & maintained. We loved having the microwave, full little stove with stovetop with 4 burners, coffee pot, sink, full refrig, dishes, utensils, anything that we needed to cook was there (we are picky with our foods, so prefer a kitchen rather than eating out), and full bathroom with great shower -- wonderful after a day of biking. (Katy Trail is accessed just less than minute away from Kim's Cabins) ,& Kim's great hospitality makes this a destination we highly recommend.
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 09/13/2018 09:08 AM
Wonderful to have you all visit Kim's Cabins and Windsor! Glad the cabins were everything you needed and you found it a great place to get to ride 3 directions on the trails. Enjoy the rest of your Katy adventure!
Marthasville / Concord Hill
- + A "shout out" to a wonderful B&B that's about a mile away from the Katy Trail, but worth the uphill ride nonetheless. The Concord Hill B&B is located in a very peaceful little town with great views o...
Discussion started 09/25/2015 08:16 PM by Mary B - 1 reply (last reply by mjbg at 09/13/2018 06:53 AM)Mary B from Manchester MO on 09/25/2015 08:16 PM
A "shout out" to a wonderful B&B that's about a mile away from the Katy Trail, but worth the uphill ride nonetheless. The Concord Hill B&B is located in a very peaceful little town with great views of the Missouri hills & farm country. The food is great, the accomdations were cozy ... and see if you can get George & Wade to cook dinner for you and serenade you with a private concert in the B&B's wine cellar. Just a great time - we highly recommend this B&B.
mjbg from Fort Collins, CO on 09/13/2018 06:53 AM
Just googled this, and google indicated that this is closed. :(
The Station House at Katfish Katy's in Huntsdale
- + My husband and I wanted to camp here, based on what we read about beautiful camping spots with shade near the river, from this property. Well, Katfish Katy's has a fence around it, you need a keycode ...
Discussion started 09/12/2018 08:37 PM by MJBG - 0 repliesMJBG from Fort Collins, CO on 09/12/2018 08:37 PM
My husband and I wanted to camp here, based on what we read about beautiful camping spots with shade near the river, from this property. Well, Katfish Katy's has a fence around it, you need a keycode to get into the fenced area; and from the outside it looks closed. I later found that their website "The Station House at Katfish Katy's" indicates hours are:Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun. weather permitting. Website doesn't indicate any camping. A biking local familiar with the change said that someone was found cooking crystal meth in the parking lot; ???? hence all of the changes with the fencing, etc. If that's true, then so sad that the public misses out on the beauty of the place, since access to and from the Katy Trail is also restricted from Katfish Katy's. I'll update this if I find that this info is incorrect.
Chilhowee Trailhead in Chilhowee
- + Is there year round tent camping available here?
Discussion started 09/12/2018 09:19 AM by Ash Padgett - 3 replies (last reply by Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins at 09/12/2018 12:32 PM)Ash Padgett from Greenwood, MO on 09/12/2018 09:19 AM
Is there year round tent camping available here?
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 09/12/2018 10:27 AM
I verified with April at the Chilhowee Corner Store and yes camping available year round
Anonymous on 09/12/2018 12:00 PM
MO State Parks do not allow camping at the trailheads.
From their site, services at Chilhowee:
Available Services
Restaurant/Cafe
Parking
Phone
Restroom
Kim Henderson - Kim's Cabins from Windsor on 09/12/2018 12:32 PM
To clarify - not camping at the trailhead but a couple of blocks from the trail and trailhead the City of Chilhowee has tent camping sites
Lindenhof Bed & Breakfast in Augusta
- + I stayed here in early July, 2018. The Lindenhof is adorable. One of the nicest rooms I have ever slept in. Highly recommended.
Discussion started 09/11/2018 07:33 PM by David L Howell - 0 repliesDavid L Howell from St. Louis on 09/11/2018 07:33 PM
I stayed here in early July, 2018. The Lindenhof is adorable. One of the nicest rooms I have ever slept in. Highly recommended.
Bluffton Barn in Bluffton
- + I stayed here for a night in early July, 2018. The loft has everything a person could want, great AC, comfy bed, cooking facilities, and shower. And Doug is a world-class raconteur and musician. If...
Discussion started 09/11/2018 07:23 PM by David Howell - 0 repliesDavid Howell from St. Louis on 09/11/2018 07:23 PM
I stayed here for a night in early July, 2018. The loft has everything a person could want, great AC, comfy bed, cooking facilities, and shower. And Doug is a world-class raconteur and musician. If you're lucky maybe he will even play his bass for you. If you're a dog-lover like I am, you're in luck. Doug has two fantastic dogs, Spot, a super sweet yellow lab, and Freckles his partner in crime. The B&B is a short hike to the Grand Bluffs Conservation Area, which will take you to the top of the Bluff for a Lewis and Clark view of the surroundings. Highly recommended.
Joey's Bird House B&B in McKittrick
- + I stayed here in early July, 2018. About as close to heaven as you can get on the Katy. Tranquil accommodations, excellent tub for soaking off the miles, plenty of books for catching up on local his...
Discussion started 09/11/2018 07:08 PM by David Howell - 0 repliesDavid Howell from St. Louis on 09/11/2018 07:08 PM
I stayed here in early July, 2018. About as close to heaven as you can get on the Katy. Tranquil accommodations, excellent tub for soaking off the miles, plenty of books for catching up on local history, and the food can not be beat. I have a restricted diet, and Joey made me some amazing breakfasts, and even encouraged me to pick some veggies from the garden. I had planned on staying just one night, but ended up staying two, and took a day trip to Hermann. Go out of your way to stay here for a night or two. Joey and the Bird House are jewels on the Katy.
St. Charles - Rhineland Favorite Dining & Drinks
- + We'll be doing our first touring ride the second week in October on the Katy Trail, MO starting in St. Charles out to Rhineland and back (128 miles over 4 days) Any favorite lunch spots in Weldon Spri...
Discussion started 09/10/2018 07:01 PM by SDD262 - 1 reply (last reply by K Brand at 09/11/2018 11:32 AM)SDD262 from Memphis on 09/10/2018 07:01 PM
We'll be doing our first touring ride the second week in October on the Katy Trail, MO starting in St. Charles out to Rhineland and back (128 miles over 4 days) Any favorite lunch spots in Weldon Springs/Defiance/McKittrick?
Also, looking for winery and brewery recommendations in Matson/Augusta/Dutzow & Gore.
Many thanks!
K Brand from Missouri City, TX on 09/11/2018 11:32 AM
We never miss a stop at the Augusta Brewery
Booneville to Jefferson City
- + My wife and I are on a 6 month trip in our motorhome from Florida to Oregon and back. We’d like to park the RV and shuttle to a segment we can bike in 1 or 2 days. Although we’re open to suggestions...
Discussion started 08/30/2018 04:17 PM by Floridarandy - 3 replies (last reply by MPH at 09/10/2018 07:49 PM)Floridarandy from Sarasota, FL on 08/30/2018 04:17 PM
My wife and I are on a 6 month trip in our motorhome from Florida to Oregon and back. We’d like to park the RV and shuttle to a segment we can bike in 1 or 2 days.
Although we’re open to suggestions we’ve been thinking of staying in Jefferson City and shuttling to Booneville and riding back to Jefferson City....looks like 65-70 Miles. If we did this route where would be a good place to stay approximately half way.
We are recreational bikers with Trek hybrids and are primarily interested in scenery and history.
We’re open to similiar alternatives and possibly two similiar segments but an RV Park where we leave the motorhome safely is a must.
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
Randy
Doug from Bluffton on 08/30/2018 05:18 PM
You could park your RV here safely and I could shuttle you either way on the trail. I am at MM 110.8 close to center of trail and have a B&B and camping on the trail.Doug The Bluffton Barn.
Floridarandy from Sarasota,FL on 09/02/2018 06:10 PM
What’s the trail like between Booneville and Jefferson City. We’re planning to do this section in late Sept/early October. Thanks
MPH from ST LOUIS on 09/10/2018 07:49 PM
Katy Roundhouse is a nice quiet campground right on the Katy and just outside of Booneville.
Overnight parking
- + We drive a small rv and travel to different bike trails. We are wondering if it’s possible to overnight camp. We are headed to McKittrick and would like to overnight park, ride the trail for a day and...
Discussion started 08/31/2018 04:33 PM by Tuck2famy - 5 replies (last reply by MPH at 09/10/2018 07:48 PM)Tuck2famy from Davenport IA on 08/31/2018 04:33 PM
We drive a small rv and travel to different bike trails. We are wondering if it’s possible to overnight camp. We are headed to McKittrick and would like to overnight park, ride the trail for a day and head out. Usually we find a campsite anyone know?
Hank on 08/31/2018 06:40 PM
Go to Hermann instead. 2 miles from McKittrick across the Mo River. Camp in the Hermann City Park and then ride over the river to McKittrick and the Katy Trail from there. Enjoy.
Doug from Bluffton on 08/31/2018 10:17 PM
If you would like something more private try Steamboat Junction 10 miles west of McKittrick.It's a more remote peaceful setting than the city park and right on the trail.
Anonymous on 09/02/2018 10:24 PM
Klondike Park, between Defiance and Augusta has camping.
Allen from Shawnee, KS on 09/03/2018 02:19 AM
There is no RV parking at Klondike park. They do rent cabins, other than that it’s all walk in tent camping, no vehicles except in parking lots.
MPH from ST LOUIS on 09/10/2018 07:48 PM
A nice place to camp with an RV is Katy Roundhouse just outside of Boonville. Quiet and right on the Katy Trail.